The Divorce Party: A Novel
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The second novel from Laura Dave, the acclaimed author of Eight Hundred Grapes and Hello Sunshine. In The Divorce Party, she captures a much-discussed cultural phenomenon that has never been profiled in fiction before-divorce celebrations-with her characteristic wit and warmth. Set in Hamptons high society, The Divorce Party features two women-one newly engaged and one at the end of her marriage-trying to answer the same question: when should you fight to save a relationship, and when should you let go?
An insightful and funny multi-generational story, this deeply moving novel is sure to touch anyone whose heart has weathered an unexpected storm.
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Laura Dave. (2008). The Divorce Party: A Novel. Penguin Publishing Group.
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The second novel from Laura Dave, the acclaimed author of Eight Hundred Grapes and Hello Sunshine. In The Divorce Party, she captures a much-discussed cultural phenomenon that has never been profiled in fiction before-divorce celebrations-with her characteristic wit and warmth. Set in Hamptons high society, The Divorce Party features two women-one newly engaged and one at the end of her marriage-trying to answer the same question: when should you fight to save a relationship, and when should you let go?
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—Kate Jacobs, author of FRIDAY NIGHT KNITTING CLUB
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—Marisa de los Santos, author of LOVE WALKED IN
Praise for LONDON IS THE BEST CITY IN AMERICA:
"Endearingly quirky . . . [a] charming, offbeat debut . . . that winningly explores the romantic choices we make."
—USA Today
"Incredibly deft, utterly satisfying, a triumph of a first novel."
—Melissa Bank
"Such a satisfying read . . . The relationships among her cast are complicated, fraught and tender. Her story reads sweet but real."
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In the Montauk home that survived thehurricane of 1938, Gwyn and Thomas Huntington are celebrating their upcoming divorce on their thirty-fifth anniversary. The strange modern ritual involvesremembering the good as the couple parts amicably. Or do they? And what is Maggie, their future daughter-in-law, to make of this?Although it is not a surprise party, many surprises are in store for the two women. Maggie, whose life is an open book to her fianc', Nate, discovers that there are many thingsshe does not know about his family, beginning with the factthat they are extremely wealthy. Gwyn and Maggie are at opposite ends of the spectrum of love. Maggie must learn to accept Nate as they are starting their lives together, and Gwyn must learn to let go of her love for Thomas, and her animosity. Author Dave creates an intimate story about love, life, and new beginnings that will touch readers as her two strong women protagonists discover justhow strong they really are.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.)
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